When the blind suppliant in the way, By friendly hands to Jesus led, Prayed to behold the light of day, Receive thy sight, the Saviour said. At once he saw the pleasant rays That lit the glorious firmament; And, with firm step and words of praise, He followed where the Master went. Look down in pity, Lord, we pray, On eyes oppressed by moral night, And touch the darkened lids and say The gracious words, "Receive thy sight." Then, in clear daylight, shall we see Where walked the sinless Son of God; And, aided by new strength from Thee, Press onward in the path He trod. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...TO A WATERFOWL by WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT TELL'S BIRTHPLACE by SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE TO THE NIGHTINGALE by ANNE FINCH THE BLUE AND THE GRAY by FRANCIS MILES FINCH VENI CREATOR SPIRITUS by GREGORY I |